The Strategy and Operations practice of K&Co-HCE is looking for experienced candidates in providing consulting services specifically for not-for-profit colleges and universities. Ideal candidates will have strong analysis and communication skills and a passion for social sector work. We offer competitive pay and benefits and an immersive start-up company feel. Our Associates should expect exciting responsibilities almost immediately, such as creating client-facing work and actively engaging in project management and delivery, as well as taking on key roles in the sales process and practice development.
Primary Responsibilities Include:- Analyzing primary and secondary quantitative and qualitative data from higher education clients and external sources to fulfill project goals
- Developing and refining statistical models, descriptive analysis, financial models, and reports for review by Kennedy & Company leadership
- Preparing graphics and developing and refining presentations for client deliverables
- Assisting in project management by communicating with client stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and execution of project work
- Actively contributing and often leading internal and external (client) meetings
- Maintaining respectful and productive working relationships with clients and responding to basic client inquiries and needs
- Working to continually broaden industry and practice knowledge and keep updated on relevant news articles and trends in the higher education market
- Developing and maintaining respectful, productive, and enjoyable working relationships with the Kennedy & Company team
- Assisting the team with new business development efforts including RFP searches, proposal writing, client outreach, and participation in sales pitches
Required Qualifications:- A Bachelor's degree and five years of full-time professional work experience, or Master's degree and three years of full-time professional work experience
- Degree, certificate, and/or minor earned in business, economics, finance, accounting, analytics, statistics, or a related field
- Full-time professional work experience in consulting, higher education administration, banking, corporate finance, or other analytical field, at least three of which are focused in higher education
- Intermediate knowledge of statistical modeling using SPSS, survey research using Qualtrics, and/or accounting, budgeting, and FP&A
- Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Ability to collect, validate, analyze, and derive large amounts of data from diverse sources
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong aptitude, ability, motivation and interest in de-constructing complex problems into logical, addressable pieces of research and analysis and performing strategic assessments and work process redesign
- Ability to work as a team as well as independently when needed
- Sense of curiosity and self-motivation to learn and grow
- Position may require up to 30% travel - based on client locations
Preferred Qualifications:- Presentation, interviewing, and facilitation skills that have been refined through client-facing experience
Key Benefits:- Opportunity to participate in building something important
- Experienced management team that enjoys the work - and loves education
- Competitive salary
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401K plan
- Unlimited PTO policy
- Wellness Program
- Flexible work model
- Community giving/volunteer program
US work authorization without restriction indefinitely is required for our positions.
Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000Must be located in the Washington DC Area
